Freshwater Fish
Male Betta.
The classic male betta — flowing fins and jewel-tone color, each one unique. Beginner-friendly and full of personality in a warm, filtered tank of five gallons or more. Keep just one male per tank, as they'll fight rivals.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Beginner
- Scientific name
- Betta splendens
Good tank mates
The one firm rule: keep only one male betta per tank, since males will fight other males. Beyond that, temperament varies a lot from fish to fish, so community compatibility really depends on the individual betta. Many do fine with calm, non-nippy tankmates, but some won't tolerate any company. Avoid fin-nippers and other long-finned or brightly colored fish a betta may target. Tell us about your tank and we'll help you judge whether yours is a candidate for tankmates.
Good to know
Bettas are labyrinth fish, meaning they have an organ that lets them breathe air at the surface, which is how they survive in warm, low-oxygen waters in their native Southeast Asia.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
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